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• A cathedral is a large church with a chief priest who is a bishop at the head of it, controlling all the churches in the surrounding area
• The area where the congregation sits during a service in a cathedral is called the nave
• A font in a cathedral is a big bowl full of water used for baptism, symbolizing welcoming into the Christian faith
• In some churches, pews are long wooden benches where people sit in the nave
• Hassocks are cushions on chairs in churches used for kneeling during prayers
• Votive candles in a cathedral symbolize prayers for the sick or those in need
• Stained glass windows in cathedrals portray images and scenes from saints, the Bible, or important historical figures
• The crossing in a cathedral is located beneath the tower and traditionally represents the center of the church in the shape of a cross
• The pulpit in a cathedral is where the priest preaches to the congregation
• The chancel in a cathedral is where the priests sit, and it may also house the choir and organ
• The lectern in a cathedral is used to read passages from the Bible to the congregation
• The sanctuary in a cathedral is the eastmost part of the chancel, separated by an altar rail
• The high altar in a cathedral is where the sacrament of bread and wine is placed and blessed before being shared among the congregation
• Chapels in a cathedral are like miniature churches used for private prayer
• Transepts in a cathedral can be used for extra seating space or exhibitions
• Memorials and statues of important figures can be found throughout cathedrals